Make your home neater and more convenient—and a better place to live! Most homes actually have plenty of storage space, but much of that space is disorganized, inconvenient and wasted. Best Organizing Solutions helps you solve all of those problems with simple, ingenious projects that make the most of the space you already have. And you won’t just increase your home’s storage capacity; you’ll also make storage quick and effortless. Whether you have 15 minutes or an entire weekend, you can create custom organizing solutions to suit any situation, indoors or out. Detailed instructions, pro advice and step-by-step photos make it easy, even for beginners. Here’s a small sample of what’s inside: -Triple your closet space -Super-organize your bathroom -Maximize kitchen cabinet space -Eliminate garage clutter -Build shelving for any room -Organize your entry, laundry room, home office and more!
Some projects give you high impact on a low budget and major improvements with only a minor time commitment. Weekend Improvements is packed with those kinds of projects. From saving energy and maximizing storage space to quick makeovers and money-saving repairs, this book is filled with great ideas for any home, indoors and out. Whether you are a DIY veteran or just getting started, our step-by-step instructions and detailed how-to photos make projects easy. Plus, every project includes tips from hands-on pros to help you get it done faster and better.
From the experts at The Family Handyman (the #1 home improvement magazine) come more than 100 do-it-yourself projects ideal for every homeowner or apartment dweller—each can be completed in a half day or less Make big improvements in just a few hours, indoors or out! Small, simple, inexpensive home improvements can do wonders for any house. If you can spare a day or two, you can boost your home’s curb appeal, beautify your backyard or add convenience and style to any room. And it doesn’t require special skills or experience. Best 1-Day Projects shows you how, with detailed step-by-step instructions and hundreds of how-to photos. With advice and tips from our team of home improvement pros, even a beginner can tackle kitchen and bath upgrades, simple carpentry and landscaping projects, even basic plumbing jobs. Here are just a few of the easy, high-impact projects you’ll find inside: -Paint like a pro -Build simple, stylish shelving for any room -Make a backyard path the easy way -Eliminate garage clutter with an ingenious storage system -Double your bathroom storage space -Install a new faucet, toilet, storm door, shelving and more!
From the nation's leading hands-on home improvement magazine, The Family Handyman Home Plans presents over 350 best-selling designs for houses to delight potential dwellers of wide-ranging tastes, needs and budgets.Showcasing the finest work from 45 of North America's top home-design firms, this inspiring resource offers line drawings of each exterior and inviting capsule descriptions of every space inside -- for dining, sleeping, playing, entertaining, storage and pure pleasure. (Imagine a home with a covered rear porch, an island snack bar or a garden spa tub.)Detailed floor plans lay out the total living area, with room-by-room square-foot dimensions. Homebuilders will also find crucial facts on wall framing, foundation and price code. Each numbered plan refers readers to an 800 phone number where they can order the complete blueprint to get them started in building the house of their dreams.From modest to majestic, from cozy to stunning, appealing home designs include: -- Classic Cottage with Style, finished in striking stucco with a columned front porch -- Vivacious Victorian, featuring a bay-windowed dining room with a built-in china hutch -- Mediterranean Splendor, boasting a gorgeous master bedroom with a see-through fireplace and sunken bath
uild fashionable, functional, inexpensive indoor and backyard furniture—even if you're a complete beginner. These are realistic projects for the average weekend warrior that require no great skills, just normal tools you already have and easy-to-buy materials available at any home store. Here's a small sample of what's inside: Build a simple-but-stylish bookcase Cut garage clutter with oversized shelves Double your closet space with easy accessories Build a rock-solid workbench in 3 hours Maximize kitchen storage with clever cabinet inserts Build backyard furniture, a garden arbor, planters and more! Benches, garden and deck chairs Outdoor storage Quick projects like bird houses, handy hints, and more
More than 300 clear, concise and detailed construction plans for homes, including 50 brand new designs, built in a rural, off-the-beaten-path style. Includes an 800 number to order complete blueprints.
We all have household projects that we keep putting off because we don’t quite know how to go about doing them or we simply don’t have the time. Now, Trade Secrets can help you shorten your to-do list by teaching you how to complete those projects quickly, safely and effectively. This book will walk you through big projects and also provide tips and tricks that will make the jobs simpler. The tips and techniques include: Putting together a kit of essential tools Tips on basic wall repair Understand how to choose and install proper blinds How to repair holes in plaster How to hang a heavy picture Tips for sanding a large area How to build a home theater system The basics of upholstery Common exterior paint problems and solutions How to sharpen a mower blade Fixing a sluggish garage door Understand how to choose and install proper blinds Next time you have a project to do around the house, just check Trade Secrets for the proper procedure to follow, tools to use and tricks to speed and improve your work. You’ll be done in no time and your house will look better than ever.
The leading manual for home improvements is getting an update to address current codes, latest materials, tools and technology. The bestselling, most comprehensive guide to home improvements has been revised and updated once again since it's revision in 2005. Over 10 million copies of READER’S DIGEST COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL have been sold since it's original publication in 1973. In 2005, the manual got bigger and better than ever, when The Family Handyman and Reader’s Digest joined forces and completely revised, updated, rewrote, and redesigned this home improvement classic. Now in 2014, The Family Handyman has once again updated and revised this do-it-yourself classic to make it relevant to today’s homeowners and DIYers.. Written in a style of text that addresses readers in a very accessible, conversational tone for easy, user-friendly assistance with every do-it-yourself task. All instructions and materials have been updated to address current codes (electrical, plumbing and building), and revised to indicate the very latest in materials, tools, and technology. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this newly revised edition includes: • Over 3,000 photos and illustrations to make complex projects and repairs easy to understand • Twice as many storage projects that help home owners cut clutter • New building materials that yield great-looking, long-lasting results—and low maintenance! • New technology that lets homeowners save energy, add convenience or improve security. • New building codes that make homes safer, more energy-efficient and trouble-free. The book’s tried-and-true instructions provide do-it-yourself solutions to a ton of problems that could cost a fortune if you had to hire a professional. This manual is a “must-have” reference guide for every home-owning man or woman.
The Family Handyman’s 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You’ll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home. The Family Handyman’s 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You’ll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home. Here’s just a small sample of what’s inside: The smartest thing you can do before going on vacation Push a button and save $100 Be ready for any natural disaster Make burglars bypass your house The most effective way to cut heating and cooling costs Clever shortcuts for home maintenance—indoors and out Keep mice, ants and other invaders out of your house Boost curb appeal without remodeling What to do when the power goes out The most common—and costly—homeowner mistakes Eliminate noises, odors and other household irritations Grow the best lawn on the block Secret weapons pros use for easy, instant repairs Make appliances last years longer The key to drip-free faucets Make your mower start right up—every time Cures for damp basements Exterminate mold and mildew Pick a paint color you’ll love Get faster downloads and better TV quality Stop peeling paint Plus, incredibly easy repairs for appliances, plumbing, flooring, walls, furniture and more!
This is the ultimate line of defense against the most common problems today's homeowners will face. This book will protect you and your family from disaster, while giving you the information you need to make intelligent, cost-effective repairs.
Some projects give you high impact on a low budget and major improvements with only a minor time commitment. Weekend Improvements is packed with those kinds of projects. From saving energy and maximizing storage space to quick makeovers and money-saving repairs, this book is filled with great ideas for any home, indoors and out. Whether you are a DIY veteran or just getting started, our step-by-step instructions and detailed how-to photos make projects easy. Plus, every project includes tips from hands-on pros to help you get it done faster and better.
From global trends to national events... outer space tocyberspace... the past to the present... all the comprehensiveup-to-the-minute facts, statistics, dates and information you'll ever needor want.
Presents thousands of facts and statistics about a wide variety of subjects. Includes the year in review, discussion of the new millennium, and a color section of world maps and flags.
From the experts at The Family Handyman (the #1 home improvement magazine) come more than 100 do-it-yourself projects ideal for every homeowner or apartment dweller—each can be completed in a half day or less Make big improvements in just a few hours, indoors or out! Small, simple, inexpensive home improvements can do wonders for any house. If you can spare a day or two, you can boost your home’s curb appeal, beautify your backyard or add convenience and style to any room. And it doesn’t require special skills or experience. Best 1-Day Projects shows you how, with detailed step-by-step instructions and hundreds of how-to photos. With advice and tips from our team of home improvement pros, even a beginner can tackle kitchen and bath upgrades, simple carpentry and landscaping projects, even basic plumbing jobs. Here are just a few of the easy, high-impact projects you’ll find inside: -Paint like a pro -Build simple, stylish shelving for any room -Make a backyard path the easy way -Eliminate garage clutter with an ingenious storage system -Double your bathroom storage space -Install a new faucet, toilet, storm door, shelving and more!
Make your home neater and more convenient—and a better place to live! Most homes actually have plenty of storage space, but much of that space is disorganized, inconvenient and wasted. Best Organizing Solutions helps you solve all of those problems with simple, ingenious projects that make the most of the space you already have. And you won’t just increase your home’s storage capacity; you’ll also make storage quick and effortless. Whether you have 15 minutes or an entire weekend, you can create custom organizing solutions to suit any situation, indoors or out. Detailed instructions, pro advice and step-by-step photos make it easy, even for beginners. Here’s a small sample of what’s inside: -Triple your closet space -Super-organize your bathroom -Maximize kitchen cabinet space -Eliminate garage clutter -Build shelving for any room -Organize your entry, laundry room, home office and more!
More than 300 clear, concise and detailed construction plans for homes, including 50 brand new designs, built in a rural, off-the-beaten-path style. Includes an 800 number to order complete blueprints.
The creators of VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever present another winner--the ultimate guide to more than 3,000 of the best movies of all time. Extensive indexes of stars, directors, and over 325 wildly original categories, from Adolescence and Airborne Disasters to Wedding Bells and Wrong Side of the Tracks make it easy to hone in the perfect movie for any mood or occasion. Line drawings.
A part-time business is the answer for anyone who needs extra cash, is looking for a way to enhance retirement, or wants to put the hours away from their regular job to good use. Examining the actual experiences of successful part-time entrepreneurs, this guide details 33 businesses that can be started and operated in one's spare time. It covers product-based businesses such as crafts, flea markets, photo buttons, wooden toys, and firewood delivery; service businesses such as calligraphy and tutoring; repair and maintenance businesses such as aquarium maintenance, handy-man service and lot cleaning; and more. Includes information on start-up funding and marketing as well as lists of books, newsletters and directories for further information on specific businesses.
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